This pair of gloves was made by ILC during the development of the lunar extra-vehicular glove for the Apollo program. The gloves were used by astronaut Charles Conrad during testing and for some training.
Further developments made in the final design for the lunar extra-vehicular gloves included blue silicone fingertips and a shorter gauntlet.
NASA transferred this to the Museum in 1976.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Astronaut
Charles Conrad, Jr.
Manufacturer
International Latex Corporation
Dimensions
3-D: 43.2 x 21.6 x 11.4cm (17 x 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Materials
Hand exterior: Chromel-R, Velcro, Beta cloth, stainless snaps
Gauntlet: Beta cloth
Interior: Mylar, rubber/neoprene, anodized aluminium
Inventory Number
A19761853000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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